Federal Government Urges CBOs to Connect Vulnerable People with Social Security Assistance
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Social Security Administration officials say the agency has continued to work with advocates and community-based organizations (CBOs) to reach the country’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals with low income, limited English proficiency, mental illness, or those facing homelessness. Officials said the department has a long history of outreach and coordination with such advocates and community-based organizations across the nation, and is fully committed to continuing to assist all people to gain access to the information and services they need, with a specific emphasis on helping them to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and
